Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday completed five years in office, and under his leadership the state achieved many firsts, including implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Patel was sworn in as the chief minister on September 13, 2021.
In a booklet released earlier in the day, the state government said that under Patel's leadership, it tabled Gujarat's biggest-ever budget. For the financial year 2026-27, the government presented a budget of Rs 4.08 lakh crore in the Assembly, seeking to make the state 'developed'.
Focus on AI, renewable energy
Highlighting Patel's achievements, it said the Gujarat government introduced 19 major policies covering emerging sectors such as semiconductors, renewable energy, green hydrogen, artificial intelligence, and others in the last five years.
The state government said the 19 policies have determined the direction and pace of Gujarat's development. Further, Gujarat signed Rs 17.4 lakh crore worth of MoUs signed for investment across four conferences, which highlights Patel's visionary and capable leadership.
Focus on semiconductors
The Gujarat government has also approved six semiconductor plants, of which three are now already operational on a commercial scale, it said.
"From the state’s largest-ever budget of ₹4.08 lakh crore to giving momentum to sustained development through semiconductors, solar energy, urban development, and modern infrastructure creation, Gujarat's five-year journey under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel is not merely a statistical achievement, but a roadmap for the nation's future," the government said.
Gujarat ready to host 2030 CWG
Under his leadership, the Gujarat government has also focused on expanding sporting facilities in the state. It said Gujarat is ready to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
The 19 key policies steering Gujarat's development journey
- Gujarat Aatmanirbhar Policy (2022)
- Gujarat Biotechnology Policy 2022-27
- New Gujarat IT/ITeS Policy 2022-27
- Gujarat Sports Policy 2022-27
- The Drone Promotion and Usage Policy (2022)
- Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022-27
- Cinematic Tourism Policy 2022-27
- Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy 2023
- Student Start-ups and Innovation Policy 2.0 (SSIP-2.0)
- Gujarat Procurement Policy 2024
- Gujarat Green Hydrogen Policy 2024
- Gujarat Textile Policy 2024
- Cottage and Rural Industries Policy 2024
- Gujarat Global Capability Centre Policy (2025-30)
- Gujarat SpaceTech Policy 2025-30
- Gujarat Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy – 2025
- Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026
- Viksit Gujarat Data Center Policy 2026-29
- Gujarat Ship Building and Repair Policy – 2026
On the legal and administrative reforms front, the UCC was passed in Gujarat, strengthening the resolve for ‘equality, justice, and unity’. As Patel has completed five years in office, the state government has said it is ensuring that the benefits of development reach the last person in society, and that Gujarat becomes self-reliant.
